Paweł Bochniewicz

Paweł Bochniewicz (born 30 January 1996) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ekstraklasa club Górnik Zabrze.

Club career

Bochniewicz started his career in his hometown club, Wisłoka Dębica. In 2010, he joined the youth team of Stal Mielec. Two years later, his talent was spotted by Reggina Calcio scouts and he moved to Italy. On 22 March 2014, he made his senior debut in Serie B, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute against Empoli.

On 6 June 2014, he joined Serie A club Udinese. On 20 January 2018, Bochniewicz joined Ekstraklasa club Górnik Zabrze on loan, later signing for them permanently in July 2019. On 10 September 2020, he joined Eredivisie club Heerenveen on a three-year contract. He started in the first match of the season on 12 September 2020 against Willem II, in which he also scored in a 2–0 victory.

On 24 January 2026, Bochniewicz returned to Górnik Zabrze on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

International career On 7 October 2020, Bochniewicz made his international debut in friendly match against Finland and was replaced by Sebastian Walukiewicz.

On 29 May 2024, he was named in coach Michał Probierz's 29-man preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024, but was not included in the final roster.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Górnik Zabrze Polish Cup: 2025–26